Honor your team members. Manufacturers have no hope of scaling up to meet the surge coming down the pike without the engagement of their teams. Excitement is building as high tech meets high touch in manufacturing, and the best companies see their talent as a strategic asset.
A manufacturing boom is on its way. Although it might not appear so according to clients' SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) models with weaker clients' backlogs and hesitant customers, we have no doubt it is imminent.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson unpacks the new tariff deals with Japan and the EU, highlighting how these agreements are poised to reshape manufacturing investments in the U.S.
Encouraging strong teamwork paves the way for successful projects completion which contribute to company improvements and growth.
The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025.
From rising geopolitical tensions to escalating customer expectations, companies are reassessing what they control and what they should. Discover how vertical integration can help manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve visibility and gain a competitive edge.
Lisa Anderson discussed the future of talent for manufacturers, distributors and supply chain organizations and the impact of automation, robotics, and advanced technologies
New legislation isn’t just a legal issue — it’s a supply chain issue. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down the ripple effect of the Big Beautiful bill for manufacturers. Lisa outlines what supply chain leaders should consider — and how to stay proactive.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.
The announcement of reciprocal tariffs has created extreme volatility in the stock markets and nervousness among executives. Geopolitical, supply chain, and cyber risks plague the end-to-end supply chain and have stimulated additional debates about control in the Panama Canal, Greenland, and global supply chains.
